M3 alloys on E92 335i SE..??

wza · 03-14-2011, 05:29 PM

Is this not the done thing, I love M3 alloys, but you don't see many people putting them on non M cars, or maybe i'm missing something??

Lots of posts about CSL's, MV3's or MV4's.

Are M3 wheels on non M cars frowned upon, would I have "clownage" stamped to my forehead? (i obviously wouldn't add M badges as a result!)

Ta

dxb335d · 03-15-2011, 01:58 AM

I think it's a little "Clownage" yeah!

Hotcoupe · 03-15-2011, 03:26 AM

The OEM M3 wheels won't fit the non M's, so unless you go aftermarket you'll have problems.

zltm089 · 03-15-2011, 05:10 AM

lots of much nicer and more "appropriate" aftermarket wheels...

and fitment will cause some issues aswell....

gIzzE · 03-15-2011, 05:48 AM

I would never put the 19s on, but love the 18's on as they are just a nice wheel.

I had them on my silver touring, they won't fit lci cars or any coupe though.

ed335d · 03-15-2011, 07:28 AM

It has been done:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...8&highlight=m3

I wouldn't class this as clownage, as I don't think you're trying to make the car seems something it's not, just improving the aesthetics (a bit like the M3 bootlip on a non-M3).

May be worth contacting the OP to see how he's getting on.

The other thing to consider is that second hand genuine OEM 18'' e9x wheels are very hard to come by, and therefore tend to be very expensive.

Maybe MV3's powder coated in the M3 18'' colour may be an option (both for appearance and offsets)

Edit: noticed that you didn't stipulate a size and had 18's in my head - I've never come across OEM M3 19's on a non-M car

cr55 · 03-15-2011, 08:18 AM

I considered M3 reps as part of the Group Buy with BMAutosport (MarK)

Offsets from where front et 38 and rear et35 which would have been fine,

I went with the CSL's in the end due to the 313m which i currently have, being machine cut as are the M3's so the CSLS's where a different wheel and finish.

In my opinion they are worth considering, all good on the fitment and price - link as follows,

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/detail.php?siteid=1259

End of the day, your car, your decision,

Personally i think they are a nice wheel,

A very good point made by ed335d with regards to the M3 lip spoiler !!

gIzzE · 03-15-2011, 08:30 AM

Problem with them on the coupe is they look too big, then even more so with the undersized tyes on to stop them rubbing the arches.

This is them on my touring...

That is still right at the limit I reckon.

ed335d · 03-15-2011, 08:31 AM

Also worth noting which M3 wheels - i.e. e46 or e9x and 18's or 19's

Dizzle · 03-15-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr55

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/detail.php?siteid=1259

Like those and I dont think its clownage....as long as their on a M sport with no ///M badge on the rear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed335d

It has been done:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...8&highlight=m3

Like those too, there are many wheels that suit the e9x shape

giotecno · 03-15-2011, 09:41 AM

I got those mate and they are really great and the M3 offsets make them stick out a bit and look aggresive

I listened to GIzze on the right tyre profile and non run flats and its been great. If I am not mistaken they are also lighter than some of the smaller rims too. they do catch peoples attention.

toxicnerve · 03-15-2011, 10:06 AM

It's your car, do whatever floats your boat.

However, I would say this. BMW spend a lot of money on designing their cars and that includes the wheels.

Excluding certain styles (CSLs come to mind plus a handful of others), I don't think putting anything other than OE wheels ever does anything for the looks of a car.

The designers at BMW know what they are doing. For example, why do you think 225m style wheels are not offered on the E90/1 (at least I don't think they are)?? It's because (to my eye) they look unbalanced on those models, I saw a set on an E91 the other day and it just didn't look "right".

Put M wheels on a non-M and I think the result is the same. M cars are subtly different, the arches are wider, the styling is sufficiently different to allow the differently styled wheels to look ok. Put them on a stanard (non-M) car and they just don't look right...

It's difficult to explain. I understand that people like certain wheels but you have to look at the end result and how they look once on the car. It doesn't always work.

Just my 2p.

wza · 03-15-2011, 10:55 AM

Cheers for your opinions. What made me think was seeing used sets advertised as OEM on ebay, 19" though. Probably would never happen anyway, still need to get my M lip spoiler I promised myself a few weeks back, I am a wishful thinking modder!!

jimmylimmy · 03-15-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

The designers at BMW know what they are doing

Hence the X6, X1, 5GT

There are lots of aftermarket wheels which suit BMWs and look just as good as OEM

walke_mr · 03-15-2011, 11:50 AM

Guess I'm a clown in some peoples eyes but ive got 19" M3's on my E90 I love the look of the wheel and think they look great fitted, I'm not trying to be a M3 and don't think anyone could confuse my car with an M3 so I guess you do whatever floats your boat, it's my car I think it looks great that's all that matters to me

wza · 03-15-2011, 11:51 AM

I like it, you ain't no clown in my eyes buddy!!

edit, in reply to walke_mr, forgot to "quote"!!

gIzzE · 03-15-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

Hence the X6, X1, 5GT

I actually think they are the best looking BMWs at the moment, feel nice and fresh.

gIzzE · 03-15-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walke_mr

Guess I'm a clown in some peoples eyes but ive got 19" M3's on my E90 I love the look of the wheel and think they look great fitted, I'm not trying to be a M3 and don't think anyone could confuse my car with an M3 so I guess you do whatever floats your boat, it's my car I think it looks great that's all that matters to me

Exactly!

wza · 03-15-2011, 11:55 AM

gIzze, nothing to do with OP, I have a weimaraner too, best dogs ever!!

edit: not sure if you have one just assumed from pic.

gIzzE · 03-15-2011, 12:04 PM

Yeah, this is my 3rd, we rescue them.
Love 'em, when they are being good, which is not that often!!

wza · 03-15-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gIzzE

Yeah, this is my 3rd, we rescue them.
Love 'em, when they are being good, which is not that often!!

quality, it is great to do that, my colleague has just rescued one. Had mine since a pup, he is 3 now, long haired though, you don't get as many of them.

zltm089 · 03-15-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

It's your car, do whatever floats your boat.

However, I would say this. BMW spend a lot of money on designing their cars and that includes the wheels.

Excluding certain styles (CSLs come to mind plus a handful of others), I don't think putting anything other than OE wheels ever does anything for the looks of a car.

The designers at BMW know what they are doing. For example, why do you think 225m style wheels are not offered on the E90/1 (at least I don't think they are)?? It's because (to my eye) they look unbalanced on those models, I saw a set on an E91 the other day and it just didn't look "right".

Put M wheels on a non-M and I think the result is the same. M cars are subtly different, the arches are wider, the styling is sufficiently different to allow the differently styled wheels to look ok. Put them on a stanard (non-M) car and they just don't look right...

It's difficult to explain. I understand that people like certain wheels but you have to look at the end result and how they look once on the car. It doesn't always work.

Just my 2p.

Plus 1 million...

spot on!!!..

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wza Private First Class 8 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Only Way Is Essex iTrader: (0)	M3 alloys on E92 335i SE..?? Is this not the done thing, I love M3 alloys, but you don't see many people putting them on non M cars, or maybe i'm missing something?? Lots of posts about CSL's, MV3's or MV4's. Are M3 wheels on non M cars frowned upon, would I have "clownage" stamped to my forehead? (i obviously wouldn't add M badges as a result!) Ta
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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	It has been done: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...8&highlight=m3 I wouldn't class this as clownage, as I don't think you're trying to make the car seems something it's not, just improving the aesthetics (a bit like the M3 bootlip on a non-M3). May be worth contacting the OP to see how he's getting on. The other thing to consider is that second hand genuine OEM 18'' e9x wheels are very hard to come by, and therefore tend to be very expensive. Maybe MV3's powder coated in the M3 18'' colour may be an option (both for appearance and offsets) Edit: noticed that you didn't stipulate a size and had 18's in my head - I've never come across OEM M3 19's on a non-M car __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile Last edited by ed335d; 03-15-2011 at 07:30 AM.. Reason: Read the original post again
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cr55 Private First Class 7 Rep 162 Posts Drives: G05 X5 30d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I considered M3 reps as part of the Group Buy with BMAutosport (MarK) Offsets from where front et 38 and rear et35 which would have been fine, I went with the CSL's in the end due to the 313m which i currently have, being machine cut as are the M3's so the CSLS's where a different wheel and finish. In my opinion they are worth considering, all good on the fitment and price - link as follows, http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/detail.php?siteid=1259 End of the day, your car, your decision, Personally i think they are a nice wheel, A very good point made by ed335d with regards to the M3 lip spoiler !! __________________ cr55
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toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	It's your car, do whatever floats your boat. However, I would say this. BMW spend a lot of money on designing their cars and that includes the wheels. Excluding certain styles (CSLs come to mind plus a handful of others), I don't think putting anything other than OE wheels ever does anything for the looks of a car. The designers at BMW know what they are doing. For example, why do you think 225m style wheels are not offered on the E90/1 (at least I don't think they are)?? It's because (to my eye) they look unbalanced on those models, I saw a set on an E91 the other day and it just didn't look "right". Put M wheels on a non-M and I think the result is the same. M cars are subtly different, the arches are wider, the styling is sufficiently different to allow the differently styled wheels to look ok. Put them on a stanard (non-M) car and they just don't look right... It's difficult to explain. I understand that people like certain wheels but you have to look at the end result and how they look once on the car. It doesn't always work. Just my 2p.
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wza Private First Class 8 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Only Way Is Essex iTrader: (0)	Cheers for your opinions. What made me think was seeing used sets advertised as OEM on ebay, 19" though. Probably would never happen anyway, still need to get my M lip spoiler I promised myself a few weeks back, I am a wishful thinking modder!!
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